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There was a significant accident this morning where a car crashed into the Niles Police Station. I did want to bring attention to the great response work from Village staff: Village staff have done fantastic work addressing the situation, both from an emergency response standpoint and ensuring the continuation of Village operations. Backups and redundant systems took over as planned for communications and power affected by the downed utility pole. First responders handled...
Park Ridge Fire Department Responds to Fire at 53 Park Lane On Wednesday January 22, 2020 at 1:27 p.m., the Park Ridge Fire Department was dispatched to a call for a possible house fire at a home located at 53 Park Lane. Upon arrival approximately seven minutes later, crews saw smoke and flame discharging from the top of the chimney. Companies were simultaneously sent to the interior of the home and the roof to try to extinguish the fire, which had spread beyond the chimney into the roof structure. Crews on the roof were...
Oakton Community College invites you to celebrate Black History Month by attending a pair of free events that highlight the accomplishments of notable African Americans. Both events are open to the public. Black History Month kicks off with an opportunity to journey through the black experience with a visit to the True Black History Traveling Museum, which will be at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in Room 1606. The museum...
Farm on Franks Application Open The Farm on Frank’s application process is open as of January 2, 2020. If you are interested in applying for a plot at the community garden for the 2020 farming season, please return the application, found at https://www.vniles.com/910/Farm-on-Franks, to [email protected], [email protected], or in person on the 2nd floor of 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles IL 60714. Please note, the application process closes on 03/20/2020. Automated Call: Winter Storm Parking 1/17/2020 Residents received an a...
Chicago - Governor JB Pritzker today signed the License to Work Act, which eliminates driver’s license suspensions for most non-moving violations and allows tens of thousands of Illinoisans whose licenses were canceled, suspended or revoked to have their driving privileges reinstated. “With this bipartisan legislation, Illinois now recognizes the fact that suspending licenses for having too many unpaid tickets, fines, and fees doesn’t necessarily make a person pay the bill — but it does mean that people don’t have a way to...
The Niles Township High School District 219 Board of Education recognized stellar students who excel in their clubs, and also recognized their inspiring sponsors. The Make A Difference Award winners for January represent the Latinx Club at Niles North and the DECA Club at Niles West. Jatziry Ramos Jacobo is a sophomore who lives with her family of four. They immigrated to the United States from the Mexican state of Guadalajara. Her mother works in a hospital and her...
Pace will hold a series of six public hearings to solicit public input on Phase II of proposed service changes resulting from the North Shore Transit Service Coordination Plan and Market Analysis, a joint study completed in 2017 by Pace and CTA. The hearings will take place between January 30 and February 18 in Chicago, Glenview, Niles, Northbrook, Evanston and Wilmette. The proposal includes streamlined routes, increased frequency on arterial roads, reduced waiting times, better connections to CTA L trains and an overall...
A group of dedicated Oakton Community College faculty "techies" recently built 10 new programmable automation controllers (PAC) trainers that will be used in a new manufacturing course available this spring. The devices will give students hands-on experience with the latest technology in analyzing complex industrial automated systems. Students enrolled in the Programmable Automation Controllers (MFG 245) course will learn new styles of programming and use these skills to contr...
f you've ever wanted to give acting a try, Oakton Community College has two upcoming opportunities for community members of all ages and skill levels to shine on stage. Take advantage of your opportunity to audition for two unique theater productions – "The Vagina Monologues" and "Grease." All auditions will be held at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. "The Vagina Monologues" Auditions: 6- 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 and Tuesday, Jan. 28 (Footlik Theater) Performance D...
Volunteers needed for Boards and Commissions The City is currently accepting applications from individuals who would like to serve on one of the following Commissions: Appearance (must be a licensed architect); O’Hare Airport; Farmers Market; Historic Preservation. You are encouraged to review information about the various Boards and Commission. Please visit our website at www.parkridge.us. In the upper right corner “SEARCH” field, enter “Boards and Commissions.” While one lists the members and vacancies, the other describes...
After a structural assessment in 2017 identified Morton Grove's Harrer Pool as aged beyond repair, the Park District conducted community-wide opinion research, including a survey, five town halls and two open board meetings, which revealed the community overwhelmingly did not wish to close the pool, but instead replace it. If funding is approved, the updated pool would include a 50-meter, 6-lane heated lap pool, a separate spray pad and activity pool for children, a separate...
Finding the right preschool or daycare for your child can be stressful. Thankfully, the Niles-Maine District Library is making this process much easier by inviting parents to meet with morethan 30 local representatives in one place. The annual Preschool and Daycare Fair will be held atthe Library on Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. The first 25 families will receivea free picture book!Parents are encouraged to bring their questions and concerns to the pre-fair FAQ sessionfrom 10-10:30 a.m., where Cheryl...
After a structural assessment in 2017 identified Morton Grove's Harrer Pool as aged beyond repair, the Park District conducted community-wide opinion research, including a survey, five town halls and two open board meetings, which revealed the community overwhelmingly did not wish to close the pool, but instead replace it. If funding is approved, the updated pool would include a 50-meter, 6-lane heated lap pool, a separate spray pad and activity pool for children, a separate...
Welcome 2020 - Looking Forward to Great Things Last year was an incredibly busy year in Des Plaines. In 2019, the City experienced significant downtown streetscape improvements and, even more exciting, the purchase and renovation of the Des Plaines Theatre. The community saw a surge of development activity - from the completion of Elinson Apartments to a city block mixed-use project to its west. At the same time, the City created a new TIF District that includes the busy Lee and Oakton streets corridor and a proposed new...
Des Plaines, Ill. (Jan. 2, 2020) – Making New Year's resolutions? Resolve to prepare for your dream job or complete your college degree by enrolling in spring classes at Oakton Community College. Classes begin Jan. 21. Oakton offers more than 80 areas of study including several new certificate programs that provide opportunities for a lifetime of learning. Programs introduced in the past year include: Private Security Certificate, Perioperative Nursing Certificate, Cannabis D...
MWRD Commissioner Josina Morita and other local leaders will host the second annual Asian New Year Fundraiser to benefit the Niles Township Food Pantry. The event is at 2 to 4 p.m Sunday, Jan. 19 at Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton, Skokie. Celebrate the Year of the Rat and support our local families in need across Niles Township. Enjoy food from over a dozen local Asian restaurants and performances from local organizations, and bring your kids for fun crafts and lion dancers. Tickets are $10 per person and $20 per...
The new year means setting new goals, and the Park Ridge Library is challenging patrons to “leap into books” by participating in the Winter Reading Club. Beginning Thursday, January 2, Library patrons of all ages can register online at https://parkridgelib.beanstack.org/ or in person. The club runs until Leap Day, Saturday, February 29. All participants who register on January 2 will receive a bonus prize. Adults who read four books or read for 16 hours between January 2 and February 29 will be entered in a drawing to win...
Making New Year's resolutions? Resolve to prepare for your dream job or complete your college degree by enrolling in spring classes at Oakton Community College. Classes begin Jan. 21. Oakton offers more than 80 areas of study including several new certificate programs that provide opportunities for a lifetime of learning. Programs introduced in the past year include: Private Security Certificate, Perioperative Nursing Certificate, Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care...
Thanks to another successful Empty Bowls fundraiser at Oakton Community College, fewer people in the community will experience hunger or food insecurity. This year's event raised more than $25,000 for local food pantries by selling more than 500 ceramic pieces as well as works of fine art. The annual event took place Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. Over the past 16 years, Empty Bowls at Oakton has raised more than $295,000 to fight hunger....
As a faculty member and chairperson of Oakton Community College’s Human Services and Substance Abuse Counseling programs, Bakahia Madison, Psy.D., isn’t just training students to provide services — she’s inspiring them to become advocates. Her focus on advocacy started long before she ever set foot in a classroom as a professor. She cultivated this passion during her two-decade career as a social worker and administrator at several organizations. More than half of that time was spent at the Haymarket Center, a Chicago...
Thirty-two students completed Oakton Community College's nursing program this fall, and are now on their way to beginning rewarding careers in the health care industry. Oakton recognized the fall 2019 nursing graduates at a pinning ceremony Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Des Plaines campus. "Congratulations to the Class of 2019," Nursing Chair Margaret Gas says. "This class was very supportive of each other and also provided tutoring and mentoring to other nursing students. We...
Parking Permit Sales Parking permits will be available for purchase at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 16 at the cashier’s desk at City Hall, 505 Butler Place. Six-month permits (January 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020) are available in the following locations: One available - Touhy Triangle $350 (Resident only). Three available - Central “Library” Lot $350 (Resident only). One available - Main Street $350 (Resident only). Two available - Garden Street $250 (Resident only). ** Resident only permits must have current Park Ridge vehic...
Dozens of District 64 elementary school students received an early gift this week from the Park Ridge Police Department, and it came with an important message: kids can be superheroes, just by the little things they do everyday to help others. The nearly 100 shoes, from Super Heroic footwear company, come complete with bold colors, a cool cylindrical case, and - of course - a superhero cape. The police delivered them to six different District 64 schools at various times this week. The recipients were chosen at random by each...
Dear Students, Teachers/Staff, and Parents/Families, The safety of our school community is always our top priority, which is why I must inform you of a situation that came to light today involving a threatening message. A recent Snapchat group message has been circulating among students, alluding to a student using a “Mac,” which could be interpreted as a Mac gun. We identified the students involved in the group chat and conducted an investigation, in addition to notifying local law enforcement. Through our inv...
Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx filed motions to vacate more than 1,000 low-level cannabis convictions. The State’s Attorney’s Office is providing this relief for Cook County residents in advance of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act taking effect on January 1, 2020. The new law makes cannabis legal in Illinois and requires the expungement of minor marijuana offenses. The convictions vacated were for non-violent Possession of Cannabis cases under 30g. Today’s filings, initiated by Foxx, make it as though these c...